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Durdee Family History

Durdee Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Durfee, Duree, Dundee, Durden, Duryee, Durkee, Burden, Durley, Dudek

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Where is the Durdee family from?

You can see how Durdee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durdee family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Durdee family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Durdee's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Durdee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durdee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Durdee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durdee census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Durdee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Durdee. For the veterans among your Durdee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durdee lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Durdee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Durdee in 1972 was 73, and 83 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durdee ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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